Alkalosis is a condition in which the body fluids have excess base (alkali). This is the opposite of excess acid (acidosis). The kidneys and lungs maintain the proper balance (proper pH level) of chemicals called acids and bases in the body. Decreased carbon dioxide (an acid) level or increased bicarbonate (a base) level makes the body too alkaline, a condition called alkalosis.
By December 2010 the U.S. ethanol production industry consisted of 204 plants operating in 29 states, and 9 plants under construction or expansion, adding 560 million gallons of new capacity and bringing total U.S. installed capacity to 14.6 billion U.S. gallons (55.25 billion liters).
The 5 largest ethanol producers. More About: The United States produced an estimated 13.8 billion gal. of ethanol in 2011. Five companies produced more than 40% of that total. ADM - This Decatur, Ill.-based grain and oilseed processor produces 1.75 billion gal./yr. It operates seven ethanol production plants. Visit www.adm.com.